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Jerky vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Jerky and Orange

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Copper, and Selenium, however, Orange is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Sodium is 90% more.
  • Orange contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Jerky
Jerky
8
:
2
Orange
Orange
Contains more Iron +5320%
Contains more Magnesium +410%
Contains more Phosphorus +2807.1%
Contains more Potassium +229.8%
Contains more Zinc +11485.7%
Contains more Copper +404.4%
Contains more Manganese +344%
Contains more Selenium +2040%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 8% 6% 16% 0% 2% 15% 4% 3%
Contains more Iron +5320%
Contains more Magnesium +410%
Contains more Phosphorus +2807.1%
Contains more Potassium +229.8%
Contains more Zinc +11485.7%
Contains more Copper +404.4%
Contains more Manganese +344%
Contains more Selenium +2040%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -100%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Jerky
Jerky
9
:
3
Orange
Orange
Contains more Vitamin E +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +514.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.3%
Contains more Folate +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.4%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 4% 0% 178% 22% 10% 6% 15% 14% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +514.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.3%
Contains more Folate +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
3
:
2
Orange
Orange
Contains more Protein +3431.9%
Contains more Fats +21233.3%
Contains more Other +1454.5%
Contains more Water +271.4%
Equal in Carbs - 11.75
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Orange
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +3431.9%
Contains more Fats +21233.3%
Contains more Other +1454.5%
Contains more Water +271.4%
Equal in Carbs - 11.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
2
:
1
Orange
Orange
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49052.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3944%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.025 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49052.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3944%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Orange
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Orange Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 9.35g Orange
Protein 33.2g 0.94g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 0.12g Jerky
Carbs 11g 11.75g Orange
Calories 410kcal 47kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g 9.35g Jerky
Fiber 1.8g 2.4g Orange
Calcium 20mg 40mg Orange
Iron 5.42mg 0.1mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 10mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 14mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 181mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 0mg Orange
Zinc 8.11mg 0.07mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.045mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.025mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 0.5µg Jerky
Vitamin A 0IU 225IU Orange
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Orange
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.18mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 53.2mg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.087mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.04mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.282mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.25mg Orange
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.06mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 30µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.009mg Orange
Threonine 0.015mg Orange
Isoleucine 0.025mg Orange
Leucine 0.023mg Orange
Lysine 0.047mg Orange
Methionine 0.02mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.031mg Orange
Valine 0.04mg Orange
Histidine 0.018mg Orange
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Orange
Saturated Fat 10.85g 0.015g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 0.023g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.025g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Orange
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Jerky
24%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 2081mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange
Orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.835g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.